{"product_id":"palestine-a-primer","title":"Palestine: A Primer","description":"\u003cp\u003eby Rashid Khalidi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGodwin Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8\/18\/2026, hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: 9781250376060\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCome for a walk with me, if you would, along the streets of Jerusalem. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e My family has walked these streets for more than a thousand years\u003c\/i\u003e. . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRashid Khalidi invites readers to learn more about Palestine in what is both a deeply personal and yet expansive account of the last hundred years of the country's history. By blending detailed research with firsthand experiences, this book is equal parts compelling and informative \u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003ethe perfect educational resource for all ages. From the Balfour Declaration to Israel's siege of the Gaza strip, Khalidi delivers a thorough portrait of the intricacies of the geopolitical conflict occurring in the middle east while keeping the text broadly accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition features beautifully designed patterned edges along with a plethora of maps, photographs, and illustrations. There has never been a more engaging way to learn about the history of this region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarget age: 14 to 18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Khalidi presents this history in clear language, unpacking complex terminology and historical concepts and organizing the material into short, clearly titled sections, making the detailed content accessible. The sequential structure helps readers follow shifting political trends while staying focused on the main topic. Spot art portraits, photos, maps, and text boxes add depth, and the visual design is inviting. Khalidi offers a compelling introduction for those seeking to understand Palestine's political history and the enduring legacy of occupation. Extensively documented and deeply personal; an essential read.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRashid Khalidi\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of\u003ci\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/burningbooks.com\/products\/the-hundred-years-war-on-palestine-a-history-of-settler-colonialism-and-resistance-1917-2017\"\u003eThe Hundred Years' War on Palestine\u003c\/a\u003e, Palestinian Identity\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/burningbooks.com\/products\/brokers-of-deceit-how-the-u-s-has-undermined-peace-in-the-middle-east\"\u003eBrokers of Deceit\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/burningbooks.com\/products\/iron-cage?variant=47190114271515\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Iron Cage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, among others. \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eHis writing has appeared in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other journals. He is the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University in New York and editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Palestine Studies\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burning Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53907887915291,"sku":"Palestine - A Primer","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0466\/5121\/files\/9781250376060.jpg?v=1788910061","url":"https:\/\/burningbooks.com\/products\/palestine-a-primer","provider":"Burning Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}